APTOS

Chamber music concert slated for April 7

Picasso Ensemble will present a chamber music concert at 3 p.m. April 7 at the Sesnon House ballroom on the campus of Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive.

Picasso Ensemble is Susan C. Brown on violin and viola, Victoria Ehrlich on cello and Josephine Gandolfi on piano. This season marks the ensemble’s 25th year of performing together.

In addition to performing standard repertoire from the Baroque to the 20th centuries, Picasso Ensemble champions music by composers of our time, by African American composers, by California composers, and by women of many eras. The program includes trios by Gaetano Donizetti, Paul Juon, Clara Schumann, William Grant Still, Ray Brown, Alexis Alrich and Astor Piazzolla.

Tickets are $22 general, $15 for seniors aged 65 and older at $13 for students.

SOQUEL

Soquel class of 1974 schedules 50th year reunion

The Soquel High School Class of 1974 will hold its 50th-year class reunion from 5-11 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Dream Inn, 175 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

To sign up, pay and get additional information, visit Soquelhigh1974.com.

SANTA CRUZ

City sends reminder about political signs

The city of Santa Cruz reminds the community that political and other yard signs do not belong in blue recycling bins. Instead, they may be properly managed when delivered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through March 15 at the city of Santa Cruz Corporation Yard, 1125 River St., Santa Cruz.

Yard signs may also be dropped from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. any Monday through Saturday at the city’s Resource Recovery Facility, 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz.

Most yard signs are made of mixed materials that are incompatible with the recycling collection system. These materials include paperboard, corrugated plastic and metal wire stands. The metal stands pose a serious problem in the city’s recycling facility as they become tangled or jammed in the rotating machinery.

The plastic signs are not accepted in the curbside cart because they are made of rigid plastic. Plastic signs and metal stands should be saved for reuse, delivered to the city’s Resource Recovery Facility, or placed in the trash.

For information on what may and may not be placed in blue recycling bins, visit cityofsantacruz.com/recycleright.

CAPITOLA

Library event celebrates Qingming holiday

Santa Cruz Public Libraries will host author Sandy Lydon and George Ow for a conversation and celebration of Qingming at 10 a.m. Friday at the Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola.

Qingming, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival observed by ethnic Chinese in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

During the first part of the event, Lydon and Ow will discuss the history and practices surrounding this festival, and later will guide participants in a craft to make Chinese masks to take home. Although the event is geared toward adults, all ages are welcome to participate.

Registration for this event is strongly recommended as craft supplies may run out. To register visit, santacruzpl.libcal.com.

LIVE OAK

CERT Auxiliary offers Stop the Bleed class

Santa Cruz County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) instructors will hold a free Stop the Bleed class for teens and adults 10 a.m. to noon March 30 at the Central Fire District Community Room, 930 17th Ave., Santa Cruz.

In the course, you will learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: How to apply pressure to a wound, how to correctly apply a tourniquet, and how to pack a wound to control bleeding. The course is limited to 16 participants. To register, visit signupgenius.com/go/STB032024.

FELTON

Roaring Camp hosts Easter egg hunt

Roaring Camp’s Forest Train will host an “Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt” March 30 and 31 at the attraction, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton.

Upon the arrival atop Bear Mountain, children can hunt for eggs, candies and special prizes. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance as well. Other activities include gold panning, games and crafts.

Trains depart at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $44.95 for adults, $29.95 for children 2-12 years. Children younger than age 2 ride for free.

Reservations are recommended. For information and tickets, visit roaringcamp.com/events.

CAPITOLA

Historical museum marks new exhibition

The Capitola Historical Museum will celebrate with a reception its new annual exhibition, “Little City Under Canvas” — The 150th Anniversary of Camp Capitola from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Museum, 410 Capitola Ave., Capitola.

The exhibition focuses on the founding of Camp Capitola by Samuel Alonzo Hall on June 18, 1874. The exhibition will also recount the history of the seaside resort idea which originated in 18th century England.

In addition to Camp Capitola’s 150th anniversary, this year the museum will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the construction of the Venetian Court. History presentations will be given in the Capitola City Council Chambers from 11 a.m. until noon.

Museum Curator Deborah Osterberg will give a presentation on Camp Capitola’s history. Melanie Shaffer Freitas, author of the book, “Venetian Court — Capitola’s Unique & Charming Seaside Resort, will also give a presentation. The exhibition “Little City Under Canvas” will run through the end of 2024. The Capitola Historical Museum will be open from noon until 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For information, call 831-464-0322.

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